Shane Bieber
Philadelphia Phillies players and coaches greet Philadelphia Phillies' Nick Maton, center, in the dugout after Maton scored on Odubel Herrera's second-inning sacrifice fly during a baseball game, Sunday, June 27, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Wheeler blanks Mets over 7 innings, Phils win 4-2 for split

By Jerry Beach Jun. 27, 2021 05:56 PM EDT

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase, right, is congratulated by catcher Austin Hedges after the Indians defeated the Chicago White Sox 3-1 in the second baseball game of a doubleheader, Monday, May 31, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Ramírez homers, Indians beat Chisox to split 2nd DH in row

By Tom Withers May. 31, 2021 09:43 PM EDT

Minnesota Twins' Miguel Sano reacts after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Saturday, May 22, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Hernandez's homer in 10th gives Indians 5-3 win over Twins

Brian Dulik May. 22, 2021 08:21 PM EDT

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber throws against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 16, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
LEADING OFF: Mariners hit by virus, Mikolas back with Cards

May. 22, 2021 02:54 AM EDT

Cleveland Indians' Cesar Hernandez watches his ball after hitting a two-run home run in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Tuesday, May 11, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Bieber extends own MLB strikeout record, Indians beat Cubs

By Tom Withers May. 11, 2021 09:14 PM EDT

Chicago White Sox closing pitcher Liam Hendriks, right, celebrates with catcher Zack Collins, left, after defeating the Detroit Tigers in the first baseball game of a doubleheader Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Cease pitches shutout, White Sox complete DH sweep of Tigers

Apr. 29, 2021 07:33 PM EDT

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom tips his cap to fans after a baseball game against the Washington Nationals Friday, April 23, 2021, in New York. The Mets won 6-0. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
DeGrom's 15 strikeouts, 2-hitter lead Mets over Nats 6-0

By Ronald Blum Apr. 23, 2021 10:08 PM EDT

Houston Astros starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi walks to the dugout after being relieved during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, March 24, 2021, in West Palm Beach, Fl. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
LEADING OFF: Red Sox-Twins delayed opener; Phils-Mets play 2

By The Associated Press Apr. 13, 2021 03:28 AM EDT

Cleveland Indians' Franmil Reyes, right, congratulates Cleveland Indians' Jose Ramirez after Ramirez hit a two-run home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Wednesday, April 7, 2021, in Cleveland. The Indians won 4-2. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Ramírez homers twice, Bieber fans 12, Indians beat Royals

By Tom Withers Apr. 07, 2021 04:10 PM EDT

Kansas City Royals' Nicky Lopez reacts after getting Cleveland Indians' Jose Ramirez out at second base and Eddie Rosario out in the ninth inning of a baseball game for the double play, Monday, April 5, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Duffy dazzles, Merrifield's 3 RBIs lift Royals past Indians

By Tom Withers Apr. 05, 2021 07:22 PM EDT

Chicago White Sox manager Tony LaRussa (22) removes starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (27) from the baseball game as catcher Yasmani Grandal, left, and first baseman Jose Abreu (79) wait on the mound during the fifth inning of a spring training matchup against the San Francisco Giants on Monday, March 22, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
LEADING OFF: Crowds back on opening day, Cole starts season

By The Associated Press Apr. 01, 2021 01:11 AM EDT

Washington Nationals' Juan Soto flies out to center field during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the New York Mets, Sunday, March 21, 2021, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
LEADING OFF: Crowds back on opening day, Cole starts season

By The Associated Press Mar. 31, 2021 11:46 AM EDT

Washington Nationals' Juan Soto grounds out to second during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Monday, March 15, 2021, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Welcome back, fans! MLB openers bring stars, hope and crowds

By Ben Walker Mar. 31, 2021 10:42 AM EDT

New York Yankees' Jay Bruce waits on deck during the during the second inning of a spring training exhibition baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Fla., Tuesday, March 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Bruce, Sandoval on big league rosters, Maybin, Frazier cut

By The Associated Press Mar. 27, 2021 06:20 PM EDT

Fans walk past cactuses at Surprise Stadium before a spring training baseball game between the Colorado Rockies and the Kansas City Royals, Sunday, March 21, 2021, in Surprise, Ariz. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Scherzer faces deGrom in spring game, rematch on opening day

By The Associated Press Mar. 21, 2021 07:49 PM EDT

Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona wears a face covering as he drives around on a golf cart during a spring training baseball practice Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
American League Central Preview Capsules

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2021 07:48 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber throws the ball against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, in this Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, file photo. The 25-year-old led the majors in wins, ERA and strikeouts, a rare pitching Triple Crown that earned the right-hander a Cy Young Award and stamped him as one of baseball's top pitchers. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Indians push on without Lindor, lean on Bieber, pitching

By Tom Withers Mar. 17, 2021 01:51 PM EDT

New York Mets' Francisco Lindor (12) reacts after hitting a two-run home run during the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Houston Astros, Tuesday, March 16, 2021, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Lindor, Mets talk about new deal; Rosario struggles in CF

Mar. 16, 2021 06:00 PM EDT

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole delivers to Philadelphia Phillies' Rhys Hoskins during the first inning of a spring training exhibition baseball game in Clearwater, Fla., Thursday, March 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Cole — and his dad — looking forward to return of fans

Mar. 11, 2021 11:13 PM EST

FILE - In this March 7, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' Kevin Love (0) passes against Denver Nuggets' Jerami Grant (9) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Cleveland. Love's devotion to raising awareness and advocating for mental health during isolating times has earned him another honor. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)
Cavs' Love honored for mental health advocacy, charity work

By Tom Withers Mar. 04, 2021 08:09 PM EST